Action Quote by Ashraf Ghani
“Terrorism attacks peoples' trust in the system of their state. There is protection, but only if there is collective action and collective understanding about how to really deal with this phenomenon.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Security Forum, 2018
Collective action and shared understanding are essential to protect citizens from terrorism.
In simple terms: We must act together to combat terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Promote collective security.
Themes
security
collective action
trust
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
policy
analysis
When to use this quote
- government
- local communities
- international bodies
Key Concepts
social cohesion
policy coordination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be rebuilt after attacks?
- What mechanisms foster collective understanding?
A Different Perspective
Individual efforts alone may be insufficient.
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